FORUM : about longboardSUPs range !!!

Colas, our ambassador extraordinaire, breaks down GONGs Longboard SUP line: Basically the GONG longSUPs can be seen as belonging to 5 major categories: The retro: they are designed to automatically lock into the curl and stay there: this means they accelerate or slow down based on what the wave is doing, and they turn by stalling them (pivot turns). They provide a stable platform in autopilot mode, upon which you walk along. The family is split in two: – retro slow waves: the Neverstick. The nose is designed for maximum lift – retro fast waves: the Soul, the nose is more streamlined for less drag at speed The modern performance: they are more nimble and can do modern and carved turns, as they do not lose too much speed when turning. On the noserides, you have to handle the speed yourself, it locks less into the curl. They are good “do everything well” boards. Again, split in two: – modern slow waves: Freak – modern fast waves: Zero – The hybrids, mixing the best of both worlds: the NFA aims to be very easy and forgiving, the Pampa a performance board but with a retro feeling, and the Moblog (not produced anymore) a performance board with a “Tomo” feeling, and many other experiments from time to time. The Gong shaper is a longboard addict and he often produce innovative and interesting shapes, even though – apart the NFA – they do not sell in very high numbers. Add to this the “SP” versions, narrower for being closer to a prone longboard feel, but with less stability while waiting. On the construction, the FSP is bombproof and is great for general use, the Pro carbon is less impact resistant but lighter (so better for aggressive performance surfing), and the Origin is gorgeous but heavier, better for retro surfing (this is why you do not have performance shapes in the origin construction). SUPer : Colas et GONG SUP. Source : Team GONG SUP, we share our passion.